Rednour Lake Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CATHERINE CREEK· Bartholomew, Indiana· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rednour Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 62.3% in IN)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03614

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

JERRY & JANIE MCCRORY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rednour Lake Dam?

Rednour Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Rednour Lake Dam?

Rednour Lake Dam is owned by JERRY & JANIE MCCRORY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rednour Lake Dam?

Rednour Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rednour Lake Dam?

Rednour Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Rednour Lake Dam last inspected?

Rednour Lake Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.